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Ministry of Heavy Industries
Under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme, 7,45,713 Electric Vehicles supported till 07 Dec 2022 by way of Demand Incentive amounting to about Rs. 3,200 Cr.
Under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme, 7,45,713 Electric Vehicles have been supported till 07.12.2022 by way of Demand Incentive amounting to about Rs. 3,200 Cr. Further, MHI has sanctioned 6315 e-buses to 65 cities/STUs/CTUs/ State Govt. entities for intracity and intercity operations across 26 states/UT under the Scheme.
The Government notified Phase-II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of  Electric Vehicles in India  Scheme for a period of five years commencing from 1st April, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crore. This phase mainly focuses on supporting electrification of public & shared transportation and aims to support through demand incentive 7090 e-Buses, 5 lakh e-3 Wheelers, 55000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers. Under this scheme, incentives are provided to buyers of electric vehicles in the form of an upfront reduction in the purchase price of electric vehicles.
Following steps have been taken by the Government of India to address the challenges faced in adoption of electric mobility in the country:
- From 11th June, 2021 the demand incentive under Phase II of FAME India Scheme has been increased to Rs. 15,000/KWh from Rs. 10,000/KWh with an increase in cap from 20% to 40% of the cost of vehicle, thus enabling cost of Electric two wheelers at par with that of ICE two wheeler vehicles. Further, on 25th June, 2021 Phase II of FAME India scheme was extended for a period of 2 years upto 31st March 2024.
- The Government on 12th May 2021 approved the Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for manufacturing of Advance Chemistry Cell  in the country in order to bring down prices of battery in the country. The drop in battery prices will result in cost reduction of Electric Vehicles.
- Electric Vehicles are covered under Production Linked Incentive  scheme for Automobile and Auto Components, which was approved on 15th September 2021 with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 25,938 crore for a period of five years.
- GST on electric vehicles has been reduced from 12% to 5%; GST on chargers/ charging stations for electric vehicles has been reduced from 18% to 5%.
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways  announced that battery-operated vehicles will be given green license plates and be exempted from permit requirements.
- MoRTH issued a notification advising states to waive road tax on EVs, which in turn will help reduce the initial cost of EVs.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
CIPAM Invites Entries for Intellectual Property Competition
The Cell for IPR Promotion and Management , Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, in collaboration with ASSOCHAM and ERICSSON India, has launched the second edition of ‘IPrism’, an Intellectual Property  competition for students of schools, polytechnic institutes, colleges and universities. Aiming to foster a culture of innovation and creativity in the younger generation, the competition will provide young creators an opportunity to see their creations recognized on a national platform.
This year, entries are invitedon “IP in Daily Life” in two categories – film making and comic book making. The film making competition will accept entries of 60 second long animated/film videos, while the comic book making encourages participants to narrate a story in comic strips under 5 pages. Cash prizes worth more than Rs. 2 lakh will be given to the winning teams besides a special trophy of recognition for the school/institute/college that the students represent. The winners will also be recognised on CIPAM’s official website . The last date for receiving entries is May 30, 2019.
Creating IP awareness has become significant in today’s knowledge economy where innovations determine the development and success of a nation. Generating awareness will not only inspire students about innovation and its limitless possibilities, but will also aid in building respect for IP rights and deterring counterfeiting and piracy.
www.iprism.co.in may be accessed for complete details and regular updates on the competition. CIPAM on Twitter at @CIPAM_India or Facebook at CIPAM Indiamay also be followed.
The National IPR Policy was adopted on May 12, 2016, to create a vibrant IP ecosystem in the country. Creating IPR Awareness through outreach and promotional activities is a key objective of the Policy. The Cell for IPR Promotion and Management, set up under the aegis of the DPIIT to fulfil the policy objectives, has been actively involved in many outreach activities including a nation-wide IPR awareness campaign.
Ministry of Coal
Coal India aims to Conclude Wage Pact for Non- Executive Workforce at the Earliest
Negotiations for Mutually Agreeable Pact in Progress
The Ministry of Coal has clarified that Coal India Ltd  has held five meetings under NCWA – XI so far. The Company aims to conclude the wage pact of its non-executive workforce at the earliest in a mutually agreeable manner.
CIL maintains amicable and harmonious relations with its Unions and strives to avoid any discordance or strikes in view of the importance of the coal sector in the country. The negotiations are in progress and it usually takes time to conclude the pact.
It is pertinent to mention that CIL was the first CPSU in the country to have successfully concluded the previous three wage agreements. Keeping up this tradition, CIL hopes to quickly seal the wage pact this time as well.
It is further stated that any report contrary to the above statement is factually incorrect and one-sided.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
‘ Swachhta Pakhwada’ observed Successfully by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy  and institutions under it observed Swachhta Pakhwada  from 1st June to 15th June 2019. During this period, MNRE undertook various activities such as Shramdan  by staff, lectures and seminars with an objective of disseminating the message of Swachh Bharat widely.
Secretary, MNRE Shri Aanand Kumar kick-started the campaign for Swachhta Pakhwada by delivering a lecture on the importance of Swachhata in life. He also participated in tree plantation drive in CGO Complex, New Delhi on 4th June 2019.
Some of the major activities undertaken during Swachhta Pakhwada are: -
- All officials of MNRE took “Swachhata Pledge”. T-Shirts reflecting Swachhata logo and Cleaning Kits were distributed among the Ministry staff.
- Various innovative ways were used for promotion of Swachhata message through posters, banners, hoardings, pamphlets etc.
- Tree plantation drive was undertaken by the Ministry officials for Swachh Paryavaran  in the Central Government Organisations  Complex on 4th June 2019.
- MNRE cleaned and repaired two public toilets near CGO Complex and these two toilets will be regularly cleaned and maintained throughout the year by the Ministry.
- Ministry Organised a Seminar on Biogas/Biomass- Waste to Energy to sensitize the officers and employees about the importance of maintaining personal & environmental hygiene. The seminar was attended by officials from several institutions.
- Special drive was launched for cleaning and upkeep of offices including common area premises, toilets, stairs, lifts etc and weeding out of old files/records.
Special Service and Features
1.35 kg gold worth Rs. 62.35 lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs. One arrested
Based on intelligence, one Abubacker, 49, of Chennai who arrived from Dubai by Emirates flight EK-542 was intercepted at the exit. On personal search four plastic pouches containing gold in paste form and wrapped with grey adhesive tape were found concealed in his socks and two pouches were ingeniously concealed in the knee cap support worn by him. Total six plastic pouches of gold paste weighing 1.52 kg were recovered. On extraction 1.35 kg of 24 K purity gold valued at Rs. 62.35 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act. The passenger was arrested.
1.35 kg of 24 K purity gold worth Rs. 62.35 lakhs seized. One arrested.
Further investigation is under progress.
This stated press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah wishes Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday
I wish the most beloved leader of the country and inspiration for all of us, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and I pray for his good health and long life
Shri Modi has made impossible tasks possible with his India-first approach and determination to work for the welfare of the poor
By making simultaneous and continuous efforts for the welfare of the poor, good governance, development, national security and historic reforms, Shri Modi has fulfilled his resolve of taking India to the top
This has been possible only because of decisive leadership and the unwavering faith of the people in that leadership
The life of Shri Modi, the creator of a safe, strong and self-reliant New India, is an example of service and dedication
For the first time since Independence, by giving crores of poor people their Rights, Shri Modi has instilled a sense of hope and faith in them, today every section of society is firmly standing behind Shri Modi like a rock
By championing and promoting Indian culture, Shri Modi has taken the country forward in every field of development by connecting it to its original roots
Today's New India has emerged as a world power under the vision and leadership of Shri Modi and he has made his mark as a global leader, that is respected by the world
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah has wished Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on his birthday. I pray for his good health and long life. Shri Modi has made impossible tasks possible with his India-first approach and determination for the welfare of the poor.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister said that by making simultaneous and continuous efforts for the welfare of the poor, good governance, development, national security and historic reforms, Shri Modi has fulfilled his resolve of taking India to the top position. This has been possible only because of the unwavering faith of the people in his leadership.
Shri Amit Shah also said that the life of Shri Modi, the creator of a safe, strong and self-reliant New India, is a symbol of service and dedication. For the first time since Independence, by giving crores of poor people their Rights, Shri Modi has instilled a sense of hope and faith in them, today every section of society is firmly standing with Shri Modi like a rock.
The Union Home and Cooperation Minister said by championing and promoting Indian culture, Shri Modi has taken the country forward in every field of development by connecting it to its original roots. Today's New India has emerged as a world power under the vision and leadership of Shri Modi and he has made his mark as a global leader, which is respected by the world.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
1 Goa NCC Battalion in collaboration with Field Outreach Bureau Goa conducts cleaning drive at Miramar Beach
‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ full swing at Goa
Goa, 5 April 2022
1 Goa NCC Battalion in collaboration Field Outreach Bureau, Goa today organized a cleaning drive at Miramar Beach as part of nationwide ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’. More than 100 boys and girl cadets participated in the drive with great Zeal and enthusiasm. NCC Cadets conducted cleanliness drives and awareness programmes at Betalbatim, Canacona, Miramar and other parts of the state to educate the people regarding the cleanliness of beaches, harmful effects of plastic use and the damage plastic is doing to our natural resources. Over 200kg of plastic waste was collected by the NCC volunteers during the drive.
The initial phase of the ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan 2022’ is being conducted in a grand manner between April 01-05, 2022, coinciding with the National Maritime Day.
The drive is part of a nationwide campaign to free seashores/beaches from plastic & other waste materials and increase awareness about the importance of keeping these areas clean. The aim of the month-long Puneet Sagar Campaign is to propagate the message is to sensitize on the concept of Swachh Bharat and the Importance of Clean Seashores/Beaches amongst the local population and future generations.PIB Goa | VK/S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Ministry of Textiles
Union Textiles Minister Shri Piyush Goyal holds sixth interactive meeting with the Textile Advisory Group in Rajkot to review initiatives for cotton value chain
Project on Traceability, Certification and Branding of “Kasturi Cotton India” commenced
Final approval for Holistic Plan to enhance cotton productivity with Centre’s funding of Rs. 41.87 crores under NFSM granted
Organic cotton production to be boosted by collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal presided over the sixth interactive meeting with the Textile Advisory Group , on 22nd April, 2023, to review the progress of initiatives for cotton value chain, as part of the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam which is being conducted under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' Initiative in Gujarat in Rajkot.
Shri Piyush Goyal noted the progress in the project on Traceability, Certification and Branding of Kasturi Cotton India and lauded that branding of Indian Cotton will add great value to the entire cotton value chain from farmers to end users.
He pointed out that the quality of Indian cotton is beneficial for farmers and industry both. Meetings of Steering Committee and Apex Committee have taken place and the funds for project have been released and the work on Traceability, Certification and Branding of Kasturi India Cotton has begun.
He appealed to TEXPROCIL to make aggressive efforts to brand Kasturi cotton as premium cotton in domestic and international markets.
Final approval for Holistic plan to enhance cotton productivity by targeting the technology of HDPS, Closer Spacing and ELS with an amount of Rs. 4186.85 lakhs was obtained from MoA&FW under NFSM. Cluster-wise identification of villages/farmers has been finalized in Rajasthan and the same is in progress in all the remaining cotton growing states where sowing will be taken up for the ensuing cotton season 2023-24.
Shri Goyal emphasized the need for strengthening certification systems for organic cotton and requested industry for active participation in promotion of organic cotton production amongst cotton farmers. Hon’ble Minister advised to form a working group of experts, representative from industry, respective Ministries & other stakeholders to have detailed plan of action to boost organic cotton production on cluster based approach.
Smt. Darshana V. Jardosh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles and Railways and TAG Chairman Shri Suresh Kotak also guided the TAG meeting.
Smt Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, appealed to all cotton value chain stakeholders to work together in a cohesive manner to achieve the Hon’ble PM’s dream of five F’s from Farm to Foreign in the Cotton Textile Value Chain and regain Supremacy in Cotton to enhance value returns to producers.
Representatives from Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, CCI, APEDA, BIS, other senior officials from related Ministries and stakeholders from entire cotton value chain were also present during the meeting.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Cabinet approves Signing and Ratification of an Agreement on “Cooperation in the field of Mass Media” between all the Member States of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approvalfor signing and ratification of an Agreement on “Cooperation in the field of Mass Media” between all the Member States of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The Agreement was signed in June, 2019.
The Agreement shall promote equal and mutually beneficial cooperation among associations in the field of Mass Media. Each Side shall, on the basis of reciprocity, facilitate the activities thereby ensuring equity. The Agreement would provide an opportunity for the Member States to share best practices and new innovations in the field of Mass Media.
Features:
The main areas of cooperation are following:
i. creation of favorable conditions for wide and mutual distribution of information through the Mass Media in order to further deepen the knowledge about the lives of the peoples of their States.;
ii. cooperation among the Editorial Offices of the Mass Media of their States, as well as among the relevant Ministries, Agencies and Organizations working in the field of the Mass Media, specific conditions and forms of which shall be determined by the participants themselves, including through conclusion of separate agreements;
iii. promote equal and mutually beneficial cooperation among professional associations of journalists of the States of the Sides in order to study the available professional experience, as well as to hold meetings, seminars and conferences in the field of Mass Media;
iv. assist in broadcasting of television and radio programs and programs, distributed legally within the territory of the State of the other Side, the legal broadcasting by Editorial Offices of materials and information, if their distribution meets the requirements of the legislation of the States of the Sides;
v. encourage the exchange of experience and specialists in the field of Mass Media, provide mutual assistance in training media professionals and encourage cooperation among the educational and scientific-research institutions and Organizations operating in this field.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Code on Wages Act, 2019 stipulates government to review minimum rates of wages at an interval not exceeding five years
An Expert Group on fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Wages has been constituted by the Government of India in 2021 to provide technical inputs and recommendations on fixation of minimum wages and national floor wages to the Government. The terms of reference of Expert Group are inter-alia, to evolve the scientific criteria and methodology for fixation of wages.
Section 3  of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, mandates the Central Government and the State Governments to review the minimum rates of wages so fixed in the scheduled employments in their respective jurisdiction at intervals not exceeding five years and revise the minimum rates, if necessary.
Recently, the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, have been rationalized and amalgamated in the Code on Wages Act, 2019, passed by the Parliament and notified on 08.08.20219. Section 8 of the Code stipulates that the appropriate Government shall review or revise minimum rates of wages ordinarily at an interval not exceeding five years.
Government have taken measures for monitoring of compliance in respect of minimum wages rate, such as publicity of minimum rates of wages in the Chief Labour Commissioner  websites, display of minimum rates of wages by contractors at work sites/places, display of minimum rates of wages by principal employers in their websites.
Besides above, regular inspections are conducted in the establishments under central sphere under Minimum wages Act,1948 by the organization of Central Industrial Relations Machinery  under the CLC . Special emphasis is given to the complaints received against any establishment. On finding any less payment of wages to workers, claim application is filed before the authority appointed to hear and decide the claim. As per the provision of Section 20  of the Act, such claim can also be filed by the employee himself, or any legal practitioner or any official of registered trade union on behalf of the worker/s.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Active Caseload further retracts to 3.62% of Total Cases
Total Recoveries exceed Total Active cases by more than 90 lakhs
India records one of the lowest daily cases and daily deaths per million population in the last 7 days
Steadily following the trend set over the past few weeks, India’s active caseload has fallen to 3.62% of the total active cases.
India has reported more daily recoveries than the daily new cases during the past 24 hours. The trend of more daily recoveries than the daily cases has led to a continuous contraction of India’s Active Caseload which presently stands at 3,56,546 today.
While 30,254 persons in were found to be COVID positive in the country in the past 24 hours, 33,136 new recoveries were registered during the same period. This has led to a net decline of 3,273 cases from the total Active Caseload in the last 24 hours.
India reported one of the lowest cases per million population in the world  in the last 7 days; much lower than many other countries of the Western Hemisphere.
The total recovered cases stand at 93,57,464 today. The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases is steadily increasing and it has crossed 90 lakhs  today. The Recovery Rate has improved to touch 95%  today.
75.23% of the new recovered cases are contributed by ten States/UTs.
Kerala leads with 5,268 persons recovering from COVID while Maharashtra recorded 3,949 recoveries. Delhi registered another 3,191 daily recoveries
Ten States/UTs have contributed 75.71% of the new cases.
Kerala reported 5,949 cases in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra registered 4,259 new cases yesterday while West Bengal recorded 2,710 new cases.
391 case fatalities that have been reported in the past 24 hours. 77.78% of them are from Ten States/UTs. None of the States/UTs reported double digit daily fatalities over the past 24 hours.
79.28% of new fatalities reported are from Maharashtra which reported 80 deaths. Delhi also saw a fatality count of 47 while West Bengal reported 44 new deaths.
When compared globally, India recorded one of the lowest new case fatalities per million population in the last 7 days .
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Parshottam Rupala leads Phase V of Sagar Parikrama
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala distributes Kisan Credit Cards and E-Shram cards at Raigad
Mumbai : 18 May 2023
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Parshottam Rupala today led the fifth phase of Sagar Parikrama Programme from historic Gateway of India. Union Minister Rupala addressed stakeholders at Karanja Jetty at Raigad in Maharashtra yesterday evening. The minister along with his officials will attend various events at six locations across Maharashtra and Goa today and tomorrow.
At the Karanja Jetty event Union Minister Parshotam Rupala distributed Kisan Credit Cards and E-Shram cards to beneficiaries. He was given a traditional welcome by the local community on his arrival.
Speaking at the event, Union Minister Parshottam Rupala said, the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana shows how the incumbent government is deeply interested in the welfare of the fishermen community. He also pointed out how the budget for the program has shown a considerable increase to 20,000 crore. He also stated that additional provisions are made from time to time.
The Minister later today will be moving to RGPPL Jetty at Dabhol in Ratnagiri district . Fisheries sector in India plays a significant role in the Indian economy and provides livelihood to millions of fisher folk. India is the 3rd largest fish producing and 2nd largest aquaculture producing nation in the world. The Blue Revolution in India demonstrated the importance of the Fishermen.
To improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people in rural areas and to create more livelihood opportunities, a holistic approach has been adopted by the Government of India to meet Sustainable Development Goals.